"Angry Birds is one of the best-selling game apps of all time and is also a remarkable success story in terms of the way in which the brand has crossed over from gaming to become part of popular culture.

"Everyone here is excited about being able to work with such a creative, dynamic and ambitious brand.”

The partnership is expected to open Everton up to 80 million monthly users of the Angry Birds app - which launched in December 2009.

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Ville Heijari, CMO of games at Rovio Entertainment added: “We are excited to bring Angry Birds into the top flight of English football in partnership with Everton.

"In Everton, we have found a partner who shares our values of putting the fans first, and creating a long-lasting legacy for our community of players.

"This is Rovio's first partnership in the most watched sports league in the world, and a logical continuation of our global Angry Birds brand partnerships.”

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